Some of you might already be familiar with these words.
Back then, they were just a motto I came up with. Today, they’ve grown into the heart of everything I create.
Unlike brand slogans meant to sell something, these words describe how I live and create. They’re not marketing tools. They’re guiding principles.
My creative process can be summed up in these three words. They reflect the world I build through my art, while also serving as a reminder of inspiration and motivation for anyone who follows my journey.
Mariotravel209 is the musical alter ego of me, Adrian Lopez Valle. Since 2016, I’ve been on a mission not just to make new sounds, but to build entire worlds through music.
My sound blends nostalgia and futurism, shaped by influences like Daft Punk, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, and Majid Jordan. Albums such as Thriller, The 20/20 Experience, and Random Access Memories left a permanent mark on my creative DNA and continue to inspire how I create today.
I don’t follow trends. I break them. Mariotravel209 is for anyone looking for something different, something unexpected, and something real.
GALLERY
All of the artwork here was created by me. From hand-painted covers inspired by oil painting aesthetics to 3D visuals built in Blender. Whether painted or rendered, every piece is crafted to carry the spirit of Mariotravel209’s music.
Fun Facts
• I love experimenting with every creative tool I can get my hands on. From 3D modeling and animation to painting, video editing, and music scoring. Each skill I pick up eventually finds its way back into Mariotravel209 and other creative projects.
• Sometimes all it takes for me to make a song is to hear the most random sound or melody out in the world. I get weird, bro.
• Video games have fueled my creativity since childhood. Super Mario, Sonic The Hedgehog, and Half-Life being my biggest influences.
• A lot of my ideas tend to strike in the early mornings.
God help me.
• I love hiding “Easter eggs” in my work. Be on the lookout for them, folks.
• FL Studio has been my go-to music software since 2016.
Who knew a cereal company had their own music software?
If you’ve read this far, you’re already part of the journey.
Stick around! The first chapter of Mariotravel209 begins soon.
